Aggressive 49ers like to make ‘em “bleed”

49ers and Redskins almost got into a brawl before the game, when D.C. native Vernon Davis started trash talking. Then in the fourth quarter a near fight almost wide receiver Kyle Williams threw a shoulder into linebacker London Fletcher, Fletcher responded by slapping Williams in the side of the helmet.

The altercation took place on the sidelines right in front of Jim Harbaugh and, of course, he was in the middle of things as was defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. This might be expected with such a physical game.

As linebacker NaVorro Bowman said in the bye week, he wants to make the opponent “bleed” and that’s certainly what Jim Harbaugh likes.

Here are some other notes on the defense:

– Not only did DE Justin Smith’s dramatic flop draw a crucial 15-yard personal foul penalty against Skins T Trent Williams, but he later he wouldn’t let rookie RB Roy Helu up after he caught a pass during a two-minute drive. Smith is also working the refs in the hopes of getting a holding call.

– Linebacker Patrick Willis was all over the field in the first half.

– Danville native and Redskins halfback Roy Helu didn’t fumble at all at Nebraska, but Willis got him to fumble in this game to set up the game’s only TD. He also set a Redskins record with 14 receptions.

– NaVorro Bowman was concerned about the Redskins early rushing yards, but he said coaches made an adjustment. The Redskins finished with 52 rushing yards, which extended the 49ers streak of not allowing a 100-yard rusher to 30 games. Bowman had 72 family and friends at the game and said he could walk to his childhood home from FedEx Field.